Toys and Games

Most homes will have toys and board games that are no longer used tucked away in cupboards and drawers.

Reduce

  • Buy toys that are durable
  • Check you’re buying toys and games that are wanted
  • Be careful with toys to help them last longer

Reuse

  • Borrow toys and games from your local toy library
  • Swap toys with your friends and neighbours
  • Give unwanted toys that can still be played with to schools, playgroups, charities and any local groups that will benefit from them
  • Buy toys and games from charity shops or online swap sites
  • Swap computer games in store to get discounts on new games or another second-hand game

Repair

  • Ask the manufacturer to see if they sell replacement pieces
  • Make a new piece to replace a lost one
  • Buy spare pieces like dice or counters

Recycle

  • There may be parts of toys that could be recycled.  Check your local services.